Midday Music

Midday Music –10a-3p Monday – Friday
Formerly “The Well-Tempered Wireless,” this midday slot was hosted by Chris Felcyn until he passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2018. He was one of the best presenters of classical music on radio, and a talented, generous friend, known for his wit and creativity. He truly will be missed.

Currently, please join our guest hosts as they present a delightful selection of classical music. Thank you for your understanding and support.

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I was a Michigan resident and WRCJ listener for many years, and even continued listening when I moved out of state. Schedules shifted and I wasn’t able to listen to the Well-Tempered Wireless as often–I only learned today of Chris’ passing. His program was a highlight of my day and I’ll greatly miss him. Sincere condolences to his family and everyone at WRCJ.

Hello, C # & company @ WRCJ! I have a personal favorite as a successor for the beloved Chris Felcyn & she’s broadcasting right now. But we’ve had a succession of good guest hosts, including the legendary Carl Grapentine late of WFMT. (During my Chicago sojourn of the late 70s & early 80s I depended on WFMT…I even once got to meet Studs Terkal!) After Detroit lost WQRS & WJZZ & with the format changes of WDET & Radio 2 across the river, I was so bereft. That is why I am a sustaining member to this day. Peace, Dan

Chris was part of my daily routine. I was very glad when his air time started at 10:00 AM.
I always enjoyed his slightly acerbic sense of humor, and always telling it like it was.
There are so few people in the media that know and enjoy presenting classical music.
I go back to the WQRS days, and would always enjoy Karl Haas’ adventures in good music.
Truly the passing of an icon, we are diminished. RIP my friend.

Wow! Bob Seeley is the greatest. He played on one of our live morning shows on TV2 years ago and gave a cassette to one of my colleagues. He loaned it to me and I made a copy. His St. Louis Blues March is tops. A few years ago traveling along Lake Seeley in Montana we were listening to his music. Wonderful!

Thought you might like to know that Nielson Ratings called today with their questions. I told them I have not watched t.v. in five years and the only sound in my house is 90.9 F.M. They said”oh that station is going to do backflips because you represent thousands of people in your area.” Cool

Hello Chris!
I love your program and when I drive anywhere, WRCJ is my favourite station!
I have a question: Did I get the date wrong? I thought I heard you say you would be interviewing Stephen Hough at 1:00 p.m. on Friday the 17th. So I wrote it down on my calendar and I’m now listening to some beautiful music, but no interview. Did I miss it? or did I write down the wrong date?

I enjoyed hearing you and Judy Adams together again. This inspired my donation to WRCJ today. I have been a fan of Judy Adams since the Morphogenesis days. Thank you for providing my afternoon sound track.

Heard you announce selections by George Antheil the last couple days. He put out a great autobiography entitled “Bad Boy of Music”, which includes the account of his time in Hollywood as a composer

but did you know he was also an inventor, sharing a patent with Hedy Kiesler Markey for radio communications “to provide a method of secret communication which is relatively simple and reliable in operation, but at the same time is difficult to discover or decipher” … for remote control of things like torpedoes? Came in really handy after its issuance June 10, 1941. Oh, and Ms. Karkey was better known as Hedy Lamarr.
Don’t stop the music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Really enjoyed today’s 5-hour journey through the annals of classical music; what a feat for Mr. Felcyn, the boffins, and staff, and what a treat for people wanting a comprehensive overview of the fabulous content one hears every day on this radio station! Kudos to all who made this celebration of musical art possible for listeners, and a sincere Thank You from this one listener!

Could you please tell me the name and artist who performed a song on your show on Wednesday, 9-20-17, at 3:10pm. I believe he was playing a concertina. The song was charming. Thank you for your time and consideration with this song. Take care, Sue

Whoa! I’m loving the Shostakovich #15.
Thanks for playing the deep cuts from beyond the normal (for me) canon.
I’m a computer programmer in Madison WI who listens out of fondness for my hometown.
Thanks for all you do 🙂